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International Traditions in Journalism (JOUR90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines the practice of professional journalism and its traditions across a variety of international contexts. Students will compare and contrast the intellectual and historical traditions behind the development of contemporary journalism practice in places including Australia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Asia. They will critically analyse how technological innovations and social transformation have driven changes in the field. Students also will engage with debates regarding the influence of international norms and Anglo-American conceptions of journalism in non-Western contexts, and reflect on the degree to which these entanglements have led to a form of modern global journalism.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Have an awareness of the variety of intellectual and cultural traditions that lie behind contemporary journalistic practice
- Have developed advanced expertise in comparative analysis of journalism
- Be able to apply academic research skills to a consideration of different influences shaping journalistic practice and professionalism;
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills;
- Be equipped to critically reflect on a range of case studies relating to journalism practice in international contexts.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject, graduates should develop the following generic skills:
- A reflective appreciation and knowledge of different cultural and ethical traditions
- Capacities of cross-cultural understanding and communication
- Capacities of independent research, analysis and writing
- An understanding of how questions of applied judgement relate to particular societal situations and circumstances
- Capacities of time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay on a case study
| Week 6 | 30% |
Comparative essay on contemporary journalistic practice
| During the examination period | 50% |
In-class assignments
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lucy Smy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 Hours: 12 x 1 hour lectures, 12 x 1.5 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024